Grade II listed · Richmond upon Thames

Palace Gate

Palace Gate is a Grade II listed building in Richmond upon Thames, first listed on 21 July 1993. It is one of 686 Grade II entries among 814 listed buildings in Richmond upon Thames; 88% of Richmond upon Thames’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Palace Gate
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1240005
Date first listed	21 July 1993
Local planning authority	Richmond upon Thames
Location	51.40470, -0.34217 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1240005

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Palace Gate

Name	Grade	Distance
Palace Gate	II	14 m
Palace Gate House	II	29 m
Mitre Hotel	II	32 m
The Green	II	37 m
The Old Court House	II*	47 m
Faraday Cottage, King'S Store Cottage and Attached Garage Between King'S Store Cottage and Old Court House	II	48 m
Trophy Gates	I	54 m
Paper House	II	55 m
Court Cottage	II	60 m
Old Office House	II	62 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Palace Gate listed?

Yes. Palace Gate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1240005, first listed on 21 July 1993. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Palace Gate?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Richmond upon Thames, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.